A step-by-step guide to improving your dog’s impulse control and creating a calmer holiday home through short, positive training sessions. The holidays are basically a sparkle-covered impulse control...

Like many dog owners, I’ve been there. Determined to stay consistent with my dog training sessions and do a little every day. And honestly? I usually start strong, training two days in a row! Then...

Teach your dog to relax anywhere with this simple spot training routine—perfect for holiday guests, busy homes, and year-round calm. The holidays can be joyful, but for dogs and their owners, they can...

Every day joy for your dog. And for you! When life feels chaotic, it’s easy to believe there isn’t enough time for fun. But here’s the truth — finding joy isn’t just possible, it’s essential for both...

As the holidays approach, I always find myself in the same situation: a last-minute invitation pops up—or I’ve had the invite for weeks but completely put off thinking about it—and suddenly I’m...

Simple, mindful ways to keep your pup calm, safe, and happy on Halloween night. With Halloween quickly approaching, it’s easy to forget just how strange this holiday can feel from our dog’s point of...

We’re always looking for ways to tire our dogs out — longer walks, faster paces, more activity. But what if the key to a truly calm, content dog isn’t doing more it’s slowing down? It might sound...

It happened to me just this morning—decision paralysis. I had what should have been a simple decision to make for a community theatre production I’m working on (where I spend my time when I’m not...

Now, a few of you may notice I have switched my Monday series from Monday Motivation to Mindful Mondays.   No, I didn’t forget what I originally called my Monday series (although that is a fair...